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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
THE BATTLE FLAGS.

In the local columns of The STATESMAN
this morning is given copy of circular
letter received by Governor Ross from
Adjutaut General Drum, of the United
States army. The tenor of this letter will
touch tender spot in the heart of many
an old soldier, and cause it to quicken in
its pulsation at thought of days of heat
and smoke of battle, when the loved flag,
which, like Navarro's plume, signalled to
saying that the tender of the war depart
ment will be accepted by Governor Ross,
ton that the occasion can be made one of
genuine determination. There are
scores of old soldiers in Texas who would
travel long way to look once more upon
the tattered remnants of the flags that
they followed through half hundred bat
ties, and a fitting thing it would be to
gather them all together at one time IL
the Capital City in grand peace rally.
The flags are few, to be sure, but the mem
cries that surround them are many and
are hallowed. 1t is not the place of The
STATESMAN to suggest to the governor, but
in view of what it has said it presents the
idea that the return Of these flags by the
hand of Gen. d. S. Stanley, the gallant
of the department of Texas,
would be pleasing feature, and if sug-
gested by the executive of the state would
serve to cast a pleasant CLEAN of friend
ship around the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
GOVERNMENTAL
What is Going on in the State De-
Departments.
An Eptome of What Was
Learned at the Cap toll
Yesterday.

The comptroller Thursday deposited
$4,000 with the state treasurer. About
three fourths went to revenue and the
balance to the school fund.
The following charters were filed:
The Edison Light and Power company,
of Fort Worth; capital, $4,000. Incor-
porators: Sam Hunter, j. W. Scheuber,
j. G. Watkins, I. L. Cornise and Max
Elser.
The Free Presbyteria church, of Aus
tin (Dr. Shoots church,.
The Denison Natural Gas, Coal and
Mining company; capital, 100000. In
corporators: j. E. Streeper, 7. B. Hanna;
W. A. Tibbs, A. R. Collins. j. R. Carr E. 7.
Hathaway and George Brown.
The governor Thursday commissioned
Judge Winchester Ke'sOe AS extradition
agent at Eagle Pass.
Governor Ross and Messrs. Brown,
Shelley aud Fillmore, the commissioners,
spent the afternoon Thu ,ay in looking
at various sites offered tor the colored
deaf and dumb asylum.
The heads of the departments were
given dinner at the deaf and dumb
asylum yesterday.
The superintendent of public instruc
ton received notification Thursday that
the town of Montague, in Montague
county, had incorporated for school pur
poses, and taken control of the pub .ic
schools of that place.
The educational department received
the following scholastic abstracs last
week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

business as a minister and pastor is to
preach the gospel OF the Son of God; but,
| submit to you, sir, that An Austin au-
dience, Texas audience of earnest and
honest people, is entitled 10 fair aud open
dealing from any man who assumes,
as you have assumed, to instruct
thom in their dut The manner
in which you have made your "suppressio
veri" serve the purpose of a "suggestIo
falsi' is but poor com pliment to the in
tell gence, and Pc return for the con-
tidence of your a1miriug auditors.
Even those outside barbarians, among
whom lsuppose | must content myself to
be classed by those who, making broad
their phylacteries, assume to themselves
the virtue and morality of Texas, may
rightly protest against any new tangled
neneft of clergy" that would exempt
that class from the Obligations of candor
and fair dealing which obtain among
other people. =
You laid great stress upon the
fact that in sketching a
proposed bill of rights to the con
stitut:on of the United States Jefferson
made 10 reservation of E. right to sell
liquors. He made the same omission as
to the selling of corn, wheat and cotton.
How absurd, then, to argue from this that
he contemplated the prohibition Of any
of them
1t was, moreover, II fundamental doc
trine with jefferson, that the police
powers were entirely outside the authority
of the general government, being reserved
t0 the states.
Your hearers to-day, OF all shades Of
opinion, will bear witness that you
claimed to be thoroughly familiar with
the writings of Mr.. jefferson, having
studied them profoundly for many
years. But for this preten-
sion, charity might urge in your
behalf the plea Of ignorance, which, with
hOnied words of friendship, you lately
held out to a distinguished townsman OF
yours, viii g sinking under the humilia-
tion of your correction of his errors.
You aud l are neither friends nor enc
mics, but l feel warranted in suggt sting
that you drop Jefferson AID fall back on
the generalized opinions of the governors
of Kansas and Iowa, avoiding precise
statements and ripe statistics.
Respectfully, w. M. Brown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
COUNTIES.
CITIES AND TOWNS.
The following rulings were made


First Cities and towns having control
of their separate school districts having
larger powers than ordinary school dis
trictS in regard to organization of schools
and administration of funds, see r. s.,
article 1888 p, % S. L.
Second-Transfer5 can be made by the
county judge TO and from suah school dis
tricts only by and with the consent of
the governing board of ely schools
When children are transferred from the
city, levying special tax to the country
schools, the state pro rata alone can be
transferred. When children are trans
ferred to city having control, said chill.
dren are entitled to free tuition only for
the time paid for by the state fund.
Third-Children cannot, under any
circumstances, be lawfully transferred to
privateschool. Any such transfer is null
and void.
These rulings, believe, cover all the
questions in your letter.
The following charter was filed:
North Texas Town and I'm provement
company, of Dallas Capital, $4,000
Incorporators L. A. Pires, Seth Sn9p-
ard, G. G. Allen, j. c. O'Conner, Royal A.
Ferris.
The educational department received
abstracts of the scholastic census of the
following places:
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ford to stir up the New Orleans sanitary
authorities to asafer quarantine against
the danger is the more commendable. The
magnitude of the interests involved war
rants the decisive and Diet rmined stand as
sumed by DR.. Rutherford.
A twenty years humanity from an
epidemic has filed both Houston ana Gal
weston with fresh material for its ravagas.
The next epidemic in those cities will be
an awful one. If there is any man in tha
state capable of warding off the danger
by quarantine, it is DR.. Rutherford. He
will do it, if it can be done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
NEW ORLEANS IN DANGER

The correspondence last week between
DR.. Rutherford and the New Orleans
health authorities developed mos. un-
satisfactory quarantine situation. The
five days quarantine against Key West
practically amounts to no quarantine at
all. 1t is at best but sham, 1t is a sort
of quarantine for which New Orleans is
noted, and through which they generally
manage TO let in yellow fever, when there
is any in the West Indies to be had.
The apathy of the Crescent city in
this regard is something more than
mere carelessness. 1t is criminal. She
not only exposes herself to the contagion,
but the vast stretch of country contiguous
and connected with her by lines of trade
and travel.
If New Orleans gets the fever from Key
West, which seems very possible, it would
be a miracle if Houston and Galveston
should escape, To entirely prevent re-
fugees from New Orleans, in case of an
epidemic, coming into either city over the
Southern Pacific, or by way of Shreve-
port into northeastern Texas,
would be difficult task
Hence, the effort of Health Officer Ruther'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
THE McGREGOR RAILROAD.

Gentlemen of the committee and bust
moss men generally, read the communion
ton on the Austin j. McGregor railroad,
written by Judge John n. Lyle, and pub
lished this morning. 1t is full of sound
business sense and good suggestions
II maps our just the right plan
for Austin to pursue at this time; it
is most feasible and businesslikc, and
gives the greatest assurance of success.
Above all, such a movement would impress
the people of this city and the state, that
Austin is at last in dead earnest. 1t is no
longer windy wording, talk and plans with
nothing accomplished, but it is strictly
business enterprise and vim. L would
mean lethargy gone aud earnestness put
on. Gentlemen of the committee, you
were appointed by the city month
ago; in the name of heaven what
have you done: Take this letter from
this active business man of Waco as your
guide; let u have some work. What
earthly good can it do to wait: Isn't
Austin about tired of waiting and accom-
plishing nothing: Work, work, work; in
Austins name let US have some work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

Stage, the famous Yale pitcher, is clever
with his pen as well as with baseball. He
has just been chosen one of the editors of
the Yale News. Mr.. Stage has a fair
record for scholarship, and has by his own
work supported himself since he entered
college. His success as pitcher has not
shaken his devotion to intellectual pur-
suits, and he has stood The ordeal of sud
den notoriety better than could have been
expected of SO young lbmGn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
superintendent Public instruction.

l am authorized To appoint six students to the
Nashville Normal college, for the term beginning
on the fret Wednesday in October next, to fill
Peabody scholarships, each yielding S2O per an
mum for two years. Appointments will be made
through competitive examinations which will be
held on the 18th, Both and 31st of August next at
the following places:
Houston, conducted by Superintendent W. S.
Sutton.
Palestine, conducted by Superintendent j. E
Rodgers.
Dallas, conducted by Superintendent ] T. Fand
Austin, conducted by Prof. Jacob Bickler.
Cisco, conducted by Superintendent Alexander.
San Antonio, conducted BY Superintendent j. E.
Smith.
Applicants must be in good healta, of irreproach-
able character, at least Il years of age They must
be examined in spelling, reading, penmanship,
grammar, anaye rhetoric, political and physical
geography, arithmetic, algebra, bookkeeping
physiology, United States history and the elements
Of geology AppOintees are expected to devote
their lives to the profession o. teaching, and are
required to pledge themseles 10 teach at least four
years in the UuhiC schools of Texas.
Very respect lily, o. II. COOPER,
Superintendent Public Instruction.
The following charters were filed Mon
day:
Caldwell Cemetery association.
Gainesville Compress ard Warehouse
company. Capital stock, $4,000. In
corporators: F. NJ. Dougherty, j. P.
Hird, j. G. Thurston, J. S. Fletcher, j. NJ.
Gilpen.
The following charters were filed Ga
Tuesday:
Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Lib
erty Alliance, Bryan, Texas.
The Cooperative Manufacturing Al
lance, of Texas. Capital, 100000; prin-
cipal Office, Waco. Incorporators: S. j.
Chapman, A. S. Kessler, r. IL. Burieson,
D. j. Eddleman, j. r. Ramsdill, w. R.
Thomas, j. l.. Washam, W. FL. II. Hays,
j. L. Veale, R. A. Binford and ". Gar.
nett. This is the company that has re-
Gently purchased the Marble Falls prop
erty for manufacturing purposes.
The conptrO.ler's office reports pay
ment of taxes on unrendpred lands and
especially lands in unorganized or recently
organized counties, to be very prompt
and full. Childress is one of the recently
organized counties, and when its officers
asked from the comptroller's Office state
ment of surrendered lands, examination
showed but three delinquents on the
list.
The governor has committed the life
sentence of George Dean, sent up from
Callahan county for murder, to sixteen
years. Deal was sent to the penitentiary
twelve years ago, and has earned already
a considerable amount of time for good
behavior, which will apply upon the COM
mutation of sentence. The governors
action was based upon strong recon-
mendations from citizens familiar with
the history of the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Strength
Name of the
Rnkinu pOMlnrs.

III MS ItpUTI IHb RUVtTnWtHJ chemist
says:
81 regard all alum powders as very IN
wholesome. Phosphate and Tartaric Acid
powders liberate their gas too freely in
process of baking, or under varying eli
matte changes suffer deterioration"
DR.. H. A. Mott, the former government
chemist, after a careful and elaborate ex-
animation of the various Baking Powders
of commerce, reported to the government
in favor of the. Royal Brand.
Prof. McMurtrie, late chief chemist for
the US. government at Washington, says:
THE chemical tests to which l have sub
mitted the Royal Baking Powder, prove
it perfectly healthful and free from every
deleterious substance"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

Carl Schurz, who sustained such Sc
we're fall on an ice-cOvered sidewalk about
five months ago, has made but slow re-
covery. His fractured hip bone is gradu-
ally reknitting, bat permits the patient
as yet to take only very short walks. He
uses crutches, and will not be able to
throw them aside for some time yet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

DALLAS, it is understood, upon the ocoa-
sion of the annual reunion of the Confed-
crate veterans in August next, will be the
scene of an incident beautiful and touch
ing-the return of those Confederate flags
lost in battle and by capture, that have
for years past been in the war department
at Washington. Our sister city is to be
enyied and congratulated upon being the
place chosen for this memorable cere-
mony. Let the occasion be made enc
long to be treasured by the brave of
Texas aud the children OF fathers who
fought for the lost cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
THE COFFEE PANIC.


New York dispatches published this
morning show that the coffee market has
partially recovered from the panic of
Monday, which, at one time, threat
ened widespread disaster, extending even
beyond coffee circles.
Before the end of the panic the conta-
gion bid fair to extend to the banks.
This seems to have been the state of the
case immediately following the failure of
Arnold and other heavy operators. The
danger to the banks was undoubtedly
warded off by the comm ercial
helo.sm of a single individual. That man
was O'Donahue, one of the old "standbys"
of the coffee exchange. He, and other
dealers, threw themselves into the breach,
and turned the tide of disaster, steaGied
the market and practically euded the
panic. 1t is gratifying to meet such
whole-souled, courageous men as O'Dona-
hue, who are to be found in the CONNER
cial world as well as other departments of
| life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
DOES PROHIBITION PROHIBIT;

An exchange says: I'm the very teeth
of the Iowa prohibitory law, the Des
Moines Register boastingly claims that
its city is the largest manufacturing cen
ter in Iowa. 1t points to "its alcohol
works, the largest in the world, having a
capacity of 10000 bushels of corn per
day" Somehow or other the impression
has prevailed recently that this manufac-
turing industry is as dead as a smelt."
Ten thousand three hundred bushels of
corn used up daily in the town of Des
Moiues, in the prohibition state of Iowa.
Seven huIdred and seventyswo barrels of
forty gallons each, made daily. Thirty
thousand nine hundred gallons made
daily for mechanical ~ and other pur-
poses! A fine prohibition record!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, saltrheum fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corus, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is garanteed TO give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

The following charters were granted
Friday:
Dallas, Archer & Pacific Railway com
pany, commencing at the city of Dallas,
and extending enthusiastically through
the counties of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton
Wise, Jack, Clay and Archer, distance
of 12O miles. Capital, $1,OOO,o0O. In
corporators II. F. Body, E. A. Palmer,
c. C. Allen, W. L. Moody, A. B. Bright,
Geo. f. Afford, VIM. L. Griggs, E. NJ.
Reardon. A. W. Childress, E. G. Childs,
VIM. l.. Evans Jno. f. Elliott, S. B. Hop
kins. John E. Land, W. L. Hail. E. S. Jem-
ison, A. B. Cornell, L. NJ. Lawson, j. H.
Langley.
The Daily Advance Publishing com
pauy, of Waco. Capital, $4,000. Incor-
porators: J. B. Cranfll, j. 1. Moore, j.
W. Hartley, J. E. Boynton, J. a. Taylor,
T. A. Feuton, T. A. Blair.
The educational department has re-
ceived the following abstracts of scholastic
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Attorney general Hogg has returned
from Beaumont.

Acknowledgment Hogg has returned
from Beaumont.
The suit to forseit the charter of the
East Texas & Sabine Pass railway was
continued until next term of court, in
consideration of the railroad in the mean
time showing its intention of carrying out
ITS charter.
The Santa Fe Railroad company
amended its charter to allow the cons.ruc-
ton of road from Conroe TO Sabine river
through the counties of Montgomery,
Pope, San Jacinto, Newton and Jasper.
Charter Atlanta Lumber company.
Capital, 100000 Incorporators: w. A.
Scott, G. NJ. D. Grigsby, I. L. L. Temple.
The following abstracts of scholastic
population were received Saturday:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
Ex.vice President Wheeler was very

Ex.Vice President Wheeler was very
generous man. He was even kind-hearted
towards book agents. One of them once
invaded his library at Malone and urged
Mr.. Wheeler to subscribe for a certain
book. The Malone statesman did not
want the volume, but presented the agent
with dollar gold piece and told him
to leave. 1t was high price to pay for
book agents departure, but perhaps Mr..
Wheeler received the worth OF his money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

Impurities of the blood often cause
grc.t annoyance ct this season; Hoods
Sarsap ari'la purifes the blood and cures
all such affections.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
BAKING POWDERS.
Interesting Tests Made by tn e
Government Chemists.

DR.. Edward g. Love, the analytical
chemist for the government, has made
some interesting experiments as to the
comparative value of baking powders
DR.. Loves tests were made to determine
what brands are the most economical to
use, and as their capacity lies in their.
leavening power, tests were directed solely
to ascertain the available gas Of each
powder. DR.. Loves report gives the fol-
lowing:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

DR.. John B. Shober has relinquished his
position a. chief resident surgeon OF the
Pennsylvania hospital for course of two
wears study in German universities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16

Persons whose occupation gives but
little exercise are victims of torpid liver
and constipation. Carriers Little Liver
Pills will relieve you.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-16
The following abstracts of scholastic

The following circulars have been issued
by Superintendent Cooper. They are
self -explanatory;
Superintendent ...... Of city schools of.........
Dear sir-Duriug the session Of the University
summer Normal school at Austin, August to
q. an educational council will be held under my
direction.
hereby invite and earnestly urge you to attend
ana take part in the discussion of this council.
The third week, August 10 to -, will be devoted
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Dear Sir-During the Session of the University
Summer Normal school, at Austin, August s. to
81, an educational council will b. held under my
direction.
l hereby invite and earnestly urge Won TO attend
and take part in the disc ssiOps of this council.
The second week, August S, to Is, will he de-
voted to the administration of rural schools in the
counties rnGer the dstrict and community systems.
shall be clad to have yuu notify me of your in
tenticn 10 taxa part, and to advis- me of any epe
cial subject, or subectp hich you wish to discuss
during these days Very respectfully,
,
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to the administration of schools in cities and towns
having control of their schools.
! shall he glad to have you notify me of your in
tention TO take part and toa wise me of any special
subject or subjects which yen wish to discuss dur
ing these daye Very respectfully,
o II COOPER,
Superintendent Public Instruction.
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